Morning Cup of Murder

July 22nd: Elyse Pahler Killed (1995) Some people would go to any lengths to be famous. On July 22nd 1995 a 15 year old girl was killed in the name of rock and roll and becoming as famous as the band Slayer.  Todays Episode is Sponsored by Swanson Vitamins!   If you want to try any of Swanson Health’s great products for yourself, use code CUP20 for 20% off on www.swanson.com Learn more about your...

July 21st: Diana Miller Killed (2006) As parents, we know that at some point or another, we are going to have to bail our children out of some kind of trouble. For most, it’s something simple like a speeding ticket, or a much needed loan after poor spending. But, for some, like the Millers, their bailouts were for things like drugs, $7,000 worth of problems, and caring for her when a car accident...

July 20th: Eric Alan Stoneman Kills (2005) Gun control is a hot, and touchy, subject in our current climate. But, one thing I think everyone can agree on is that, if you do own a firearm, it should be properly stored and safe from children. On July 20th 2005 a 14 year old boy got a hold of his mom’s gun and a 9 year old friend would pay the consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

July 19th: Alexander Pearce Dies (1824) There are few acts as macabre as cannibalism. For some reason, despite all the heinous things we see and hear about that happen in this world, it remains a crime many can’t stomach. On July 19th 1824 a man was put to death for a number of crimes, the main one being acts of cannibalism. But, his death brought forth a question in the minds of many; what would...

July 18th: Bandali Debs Born (1953) When a criminal is sentenced for a crime, in some locations, their DNA is entered into the system. This is a valuable tool that can link them to unsolved crimes that, otherwise, they may never have been connected to. On July 18th 1953 a man was born who killed 2 Australian police officers. And, because his DNA was put into the system, he was able to be convicted...

July 17th: Body of Mary Silvani  Found (1982) The Golden State Killer case put DNA and genetics in the spotlight not too long ago. This very new idea that, with companies like GEDMatch and the DNA Doe Project,  we can find the identities of both killer and victim through a family tree of genetics. But, before there was the Golden State Killer case, there was the case of the Sheep Flats Jane Doe, w...

July 16th: Charles Ray Hatcher Born (1929) An assailant’s mental health should always be considered during sentencing. It’s a sad fact that, in some cases, a person cannot control their actions and these mental illnesses can have deadly consequences. But, what about the people who take advantage of this consideration? On July 16th 1929 a man was born who would spend most of his life in and out of...

July 15th: Glen Rogers Born (1962) Imagine being famous for a crime that you may not have committed. On July 15th 1962 a man was born who would go on to commit a spree of murders. But, it was a murder that no one is sure if he actually committed, that really threw him into the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 14th: Bridgette Gearen Disappeared (2007) There is something incredibly devastating about an unsolved crime. It means a tragic event has happened and no one has been made to pay for what they have done. On July 14th 2007 a young vacationing mother left for a midnight drive and was never seen alive again. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder...

July 13th: Michael Jace Born (1962) There aren’t a lot of murderous celebrities out there. On July 13th 1962 a man was born who would go on to play roles in a number of crime themed television shows. A man who, despite playing a Police Officer on TV, would go on to murder the woman who loved him. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morni...

July 12th: Ame Deal Found Dead (2011) The saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child”. You lean on family members and friends, and rely on them to help you carry the load of parenthood. But, what if those you lean on, don’t have your child’s best interest at heart. On July 12th 2011, a little girl was found dead after her “village”, and child protective services, failed her beyond words. Bec...

July 11th: Blair Adams Found Dead (1996) Some mysteries may never be solved. On July 11th 1996 a Canadian man was found dead in Knoxville, Tennessee. A death that, still to this day, remains unsolved. And, with very little to go by, may remain that way. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter...

July 10th: Donato Bilancia Born (1951) In most cases, a killer’s MO can be intrical in their capture. Investigators are able to connect their victims and find viable clues they may have otherwise missed. They fit the pieces together like a puzzle. But, what if a killer doesn’t have an MO. What if their methods of killing were so out there and victims so random, that police found it difficult to fi...

July 9th: Thomas Dillon Born (1950) We all have that little voice in our heads. One that tells us what to do and how to do it. But, for the most part, we are good at knowing when to obey and when to ignore those nagging commands. On July 9th 1950 a man was born who would fail to disobey when his nagging little voice started to tell him to kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

July 8th: Sonja Knippers Killed (1984) Everyone, no matter their race, their circumstances, or their lifestyle, deserves a fair trial. But, as we know, this isn’t an opportunity afforded to everyone who passes through the criminal justice system. On July 8th 1984 a woman was killed inside of her home and the trial that followed, seemed like anything but fair.  Todays Episode is Sponsored by Swanso...

July 7th: Jordan Linn Graham Kills Husband(2013) The honeymoon phase of a marriage is a beautiful and blissful time. You are so much in love, so full of promise, and have a bright future ahead of you. This can last weeks or, in some lucky cases, years. But, it doesn’t often disappear after just 8 days. On July 7th 2013 a pair of newlyweds took a hike and only one of them returned. Learn more about...

July 6th: Peter Dupas Born (1953) There are some killers who, upon looking at their lives, you are shocked to find that they simply snapped and began killing. Others, like Peter Dupas, born July 6th 1953, lived a heinous life that just seemed to continually escalate in a way that murder was just the next natural progression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5th: Love Triangle Stabbing(2004) People fall out of love all the time. It’s unfortunate, but these things happen. In those cases, divorce seems like the best option...for most. On July 5th 2004 a man was killed in his workplace that had many assuming it was a robbery gone wrong. But, the evidence would soon show there was a love triangle to blame for his death. Become a supporter of this pod...

July 4th: Samuel Sheppard Kills Wife(1954) Sometimes, a criminal can be charged for their crime in a quiet, easy, trial. Others have trials so insane that it not only affects the outcome, but cements the killer’s name into true crime history. On July 4th 1954 a woman was murdered and her husband’s trial would send Cleveland, Ohio into an absolute frenzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

July 3rd: Westley Allan Dodd Born(1961) We hear all the time how a criminal escalates into something much more dangerous and demented. On July 3rd 1961 a predator was born who continually fell through the cracks of the legal system, allowing him to escalate from harmless acts of childhood exhibitionism, to sadistic child molestation, to murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

July 2nd: Joseph E. Duncan lll Apprehended(2005) You really never know who the people you should fear are. Who the men, and women, are that need to be kept away from your kids. You hope you have an instinct, a gut reaction that tells you to remove yourself and others from this person’s path. But, that isn’t always the case. On July 2nd 2005 a sexual deviant was finally arrested after spending year...

July 1st: Charles Daniel Tuttle Executed (1999) We have a desire to help one another, especially a friend in need. On July 1st 1999 a man was executed after taking advantage of a kindly friend who gave him a helping hand. Become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Follow Morning Cup of Murder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cupofmurder @cupofmurder Fo...

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June 30th: Sandi Nieves Kills Children (1988) It’s a sad fact that marriages end almost every day. And, while divorce can be messy, most make it out unscathed. The same cannot be said for the children involved. On June 30th 1988 a woman took revenge on the men who wronged her and took the lives of her innocent daughters in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29th: Markham Duff-Smith Executed (1993) If we’ve learned anything from this podcast, it’s that money is the root of all evil. On June 29th 1993 a man who was desperate for his inheritance, was executed for his crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices